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Harish Jose
In this article, I’m looking at the brilliant philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein’s “The Beetle in the Box” analogy.
Wittgenstein rose to fame with his first book, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, in which he proposed the idea of a picture theory for words. Very loosely put, words correspond to objects…
Quality Digest
(LabWare: Wilmington, DE) -- LabWare, a global leader in laboratory information management systems (LIMS), has launched LabWare ASSURE, an innovative SaaS platform designed to promote food and beverage quality in laboratories with complete digital control over quality, safety, and compliance…
Quality Digest
(Configit: Copenhagen, Denmark) -- Configit, the global leader in configuration life cycle management (CLM), has announced a partnership with Deloitte Consulting, a global leader in management consulting that offers services in strategy, operations, technology, and more. This partnership combines…
CIH Equipment
Industrial hygiene equipment plays a critical role in ensuring workplace safety by monitoring airborne contaminants, noise levels, and other hazardous conditions. However, accurate readings depend on regular industrial hygiene equipment calibration to maintain precision and compliance with…
Quality Digest
(InnovMetric: Québec City ) -- InnovMetric, an independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes, announces the launch of PolyWorks 2025. This major release of the PolyWorks enterprise solution delivers a digital…
Cadrex
The semiconductor manufacturing industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, increased demand for AI and electric vehicle (EV) chips, and geopolitical shifts. Needless to say, the semiconductor industry and the companies that fabricate the equipment used in the…
Creaform
For more than 90 years, EKATO Rühr- und Mischtechnik GmbH has specialized in process analysis, engineering, scale-up manufacturing, and assembly of agitator technologies, continually developing solutions to meet the needs of process-oriented industries. Supporting procedures such as homogenizing,…
Quality Digest
(FOBA: Selmsdorf, Germany; Wood Dale, IL) -- FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving, a leading provider of innovative laser marking solutions, will be exhibiting at the upcoming EASTEC 2025, the premier manufacturing trade show on the East Coast. The event runs May 13–15, 2025, at the Eastern States…
Quality Digest
(Siemens: Plano, TX) -- Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Bombardier, a global leader in aviation that’s focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing business jets and specialized mission platforms, has expanded its adoption of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry…
Adam Grant
Nano Tools for Leaders—a collaboration between Wharton Executive Education and Wharton’s Center for Leadership and Change Management—are fast, effective tools that you can learn and start using in less than 15 minutes, with the potential to significantly improve your success and the engagement and…
Christine Schaefer
‘Every organization has countless opportunities for improvement, but only a few points—what we call constraints or bottlenecks—govern the pace and performance of the entire system,” says Rami Goldratt, who gave the closing keynote presentation at the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program’s 36th…
Quality Digest
(VersaBuilt: Boise, ID) -- Many manufacturers assume that custom automation is the only way to streamline their CNC operations. Although custom systems can solve specific challenges, they often come with significant drawbacks—long lead times, high costs, and complex setups that make future…
Thwing-Albert Instrument Company
Quality control workflows are only as effective as the machinery they rely on. Ensuring functionality requires understanding what to test and how to measure these factors. Consequently, choosing appropriate material testing equipment is a crucial—if overlooked—step in the quality assurance process…
Quality Digest
(ADDMAN: Fort Myers, FL) -- ADDMAN has partnered with Create it REAL to make ADDCAAM, an award-winning slicing software, available as a plug-in for REALvision Pro. This integration brings ADDCAAM to a broader segment of manufacturers through a new, accessible channel without compromising on…
Quality Digest
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc., a global leader in advanced metrology solutions, has launched its sixth-generation laser tracker, the integrated laser tracker (iLT). It represents the pinnacle of laser-tracker technology refinement, featuring several improvements over the previous…
Silke von Gemmingen
In areas such as high-precision metalworking, accuracy is nonnegotiable. This includes the automotive industry and its suppliers, which are in crisis in Germany for several reasons. The industry is under enormous pressure to deliver products of impeccable quality while reducing operating costs (for…
Stefanie Koperniak
For more than a decade through a collaboration managed by MIT.nano, MIT and Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec), one of the largest universities in Latin America, have worked together to develop innovative academic and research initiatives with a particular focus on nanoscience, nanotechnology, and,…
Quality Digest
(6K Additive: Burgettstown, PA) -- 6K Additive and the German technology company TRUMPF announced that TRUMPF has qualified 6K Additive’s titanium metal powder for use in the TruPrint additive manufacturing systems. Both organizations have a strong customer base in aerospace, and initiatives toward…
Quality Digest
(UMI Coatings: Irondale, AL) -- UMI Coatings, a next-generation protective coatings provider, has announced its official launch. Focused on delivering industry-leading protective technologies and technical service, UMI Coatings offers high-performance solutions designed to protect and preserve…
Creaform
Hawthorne High School of Manufacturing & Engineering in Los Angeles is not your typical high school program. Led by program coordinator Lucas Pacheco, it’s a hub where young minds are immersed in advanced manufacturing and engineering design courses. With a hands-on curriculum covering multi-…
Quality Digest
(Artec Leo 3D: Santa Clara, CA ) -- For more than 2,000 years, Alexander the Great’s tomb has been lost to time, with countless searches leading to dead ends. The team behind Expedition Unknown set out to cover digs, with archaeologists on the verge of solving this historical mystery. Having looked…
Elisa Duquet
The semiconductor industry is one of the most complex, dynamic, and technologically advanced sectors in the world. It plays an essential role in shaping modern life, serving as the foundation for everything from smartphones and MRI machines to kitchen appliances and space shuttles. In today’s…
Gleb Tsipursky
Generative AI (gen AI) is fundamentally transforming industries, reshaping the way professionals innovate, create, and solve problems. These systems, capable of generating text, images, music, and complex solutions, aren’t just tools—they’re catalysts for a paradigm shift in the professional and…
Quality Digest
(ESI Motion: Simi Valley, CA) -- ESI Motion, a leader in advanced space and defense controller subsystems, has released its latest off-the-shelf SADA actuator, Solaris.
This space-rated product is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of outer space, delivering unmatched performance and…
John O'Kelly
Warehouses are the backbone of supply chains, ensuring that goods move efficiently from suppliers to consumers. However, the physical demands of warehouse work—heavy lifting, repetitive motions, and prolonged standing—can take a toll on employees, leading to fatigue, injuries, and long-term strain…
